Welcome to Corydon, Indiana First State Capital

About the Town of Corydon

The Town of Corydon, with a population of 3,122 residents, is located in Harrison County Indiana. Corydon was the first state capitol until the legislature made a move to its current location of Indianapolis in 1825. Corydon and Harrison County are rich in history, as evidenced by the many historic properties, caves, and landmarks easily found within this small area. In 2016, Corydon was designated a winner in the Indiana Stellar competition program. The leadership in Corydon is currently using this opportunity to bring vitality and life to this small town, moving it into the future, while still striving to maintain the rich, historic past and beloved hometown ambiance.

Notices

The Corydon Town Council will hold an Executive Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM. The Meeting will be at 219 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana and will be conducted pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 Personnel and Real Estate matters.

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Historical Fun Fact

In the early 1800s, Edward Smith and his family settled on the site of today’s county fairgrounds. William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory, often stopped to rest at at Mr. Smith’s home while travelling to and from Vincennes. (Vincennes was the Territory Capitol). Harrison like the area so much he decided to build a town there and asked Edward Smith’s daughter, Jenny, to name it. She chose the name Corydon from Harrison’s favorite hymn, the Pastoral Elegy.[4]
(https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Corydon,_Indiana)